About us

We are the only organization providing online education to migrant domestic workers.

Despite working years abroad most domestic workers don’t lift themselves out of poverty. Our ambition is to provide a solution at scale to this regional economic and social issue. We help thousands of domestic workers build better lives for themselves and make their sacrifices working abroad far from home worth it.

We do so by improving their life skills and their vocational skills. We also want to support employers build healthy win-win work relationships with their domestic workers.

More generally we are on a mission to break the cycle of poverty, empower underprivileged communities with online education and make societies more inclusive.

Our programs

Our courses are created by experts and follow the best online teaching practices. They are accessible to anyone with a simple smartphone.

Uplifters’ money management and personal growth programme (free)

Module 1 – Dare to Dream: A 3-week course where students learn how to prepare for the future, manage their money (budget, save, recognise and avoid loans and investment scams), develop a positive mindset, improve their communication skills and build self-confidence.

Module 2 – Make it Happen: A 6-month coaching course designed to support students in reaching their financial and personal goals. (Open to those who have completed “Dare to Dream”.)

Module 3 – Become a Leader: A 2-week course to develop leadership skills and become an Uplifters team leader for “Dare to Dream” participants. (Open to those who have completed “Dare to Dream” and are actively engaged in “Make it Happen”.)

Employers of domestic workers: you can recommend that your domestic worker joins our Facebook Group Uplift Your Life, where she will get more information about our courses and additional advice on making the most of her time abroad.

Support

We are proud and thankful to be supported by:

The Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong

NGOs supporting domestic workers

Other organisations:

Our impact

Our FIRST RESULTS

Uplifters was started in October 2017 and officially launched in March 2018.

The programme has been fully operational since August 2018, and we are now starting new sessions at the beginning of every month. As of 1st December 2018, more than 270 domestic workers have benefitted from our free money management and personal growth programme.

Excellent word-of-mouth referrals, with a 100% satisfaction and recommendation rate

100% students gained confidence in managing their money and saying to money requests

100% students feel they acquired tools to live a happier life

More than 30 graduates of our courses trained as volunteer team leaders to facilitate our free life skills class chats.

Testimonials

“This class has a lot of challenges that we must do. It makes us practice change in daily life. I loved the challenges.” H., Indonesian domestic worker.

“I’ve been working abroad for 7 years and I admit I did not spend my salary wisely. It’s my first time learning how to plan and budget. It changes my life. I am so grateful.” M., Filipina domestic worker.

“I have more knowledge. I learned how to make better investments and think about their risks, avoid loans because it brings you too much burden, manage my finances and make a budget and a plan.” W., Filipina domestic worker.

“I am more positive about the future and thanks to the morning ritual I have more energy to move forward.” H., Indonesian domestic worker.

“I learnt how to be happier and appreciate the little joys of life.” J., Filipina domestic worker